Injury and illness

[Presti35]

From the club:

[K]

I note C. Cavanagh claims "Richmond's stunning injury run is down to good management rather than good luck." Has anyone read his article? Does it have any substance or is it fluff?

[5 from the wing on debut]

[Presti35]

So it seems that they'll be no change. I wonder who the emergencies will be?

[K]

Howe will miss training today. He'll train later in the week.


Also:

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2018-09-24/howe-plans-on-being-cherry-ripe

Claims he'll be "cherry ripe" for Thu. training. I don't think so, Jeremy...

[K]

How Pies, Eagles overcame 2018 injury curse

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/how-pies-eagles-overcame-2018-injury-curse-20180928-p506l0.html

"In 2018 Collingwood were the AFL's second-worst-hit team in terms of injuries to players in their "best 22", and fourth across their entire list.
...

Treloar knew. He was pushing for a late-season return and on more than one occasion he was spotted leaving the club medical offices close to tears when he wasn't given the all clear to step up training. The fact he got back for the qualifying final and played so well in the semi and preliminary finals is miraculous."

[K]

Jeremy Howe: shoulder surgery (12 weeks)

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-09-30/surgery-to-delay-preseason-for-pies-high-flyer

[Presti35]

^

A delayed pre season sucks, but Howe will be ok for round one.

Of these guys:

[K]

[K]

Lucas on Kirby:

"He's going really well (health wise), but from a football point of view, it's still a discussion taking place with the relevant heart specialists and the club," Lucas said.

"(Continuing to play) football may be a challenge, but quality of life, so forth, he has full clearance there.

"I wouldn't say he'll be delisted, I would think the (medical) advice would be he's no longer able to play at the highest level because of his condition."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-24/kayle-kirbys-heart-issue-to-force-him-into-retirement

[K]

"Training return: The first to fourth-year players will kick off the Pies’ pre-season campaign on November 19. The club’s senior players will return on December 3.

Injury list: Lynden Dunn is bullish about making a round one return, but a more cautious approach will be taken with fellow knee victim Matt Scharenberg, who is unlikely to play until mid-season. Jeremy Howe isn't likely to join training until after Christmas following shoulder surgery, but it is hoped that Daniel Wells' foot problem won't hamper his preparations. There are concerns about the ongoing hamstring issues of talented pair Jamie Elliott and Darcy Moore, while there is optimism that Jordan De Goey’s lower leg bone stress will have been cured by rest."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-03/wheres-your-club-at-training-return-injuries-major-moves

[Albert Parker]

^Yes Dunn has told me that he strongly believes he will be available in Round 1

[K]

Frost:

Concussion effects 'felt like my head was going to blow off'

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-05/concussion-effects-felt-like-my-head-was-going-to-blow-off

"Probably the worst of it was last year, where I couldn't come into the club for maybe six months because I was waking up feeling like I was in a washing machine.

"Any time I did exercise and my heart rate went up felt like my head was going to blow off my shoulders.

"My personality changed a great deal. My partner Kaz, just ask her how much of a pain I was to deal with.

"I think that's the hardest bit. A lot of people don't really understand how bad it actually got. In a way it's relieving, but it's frustrating that it has to come to this."

[K]

Pies duo in Germany for special treatment with hamstring guru

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-19/pies-duo-in-germany-for-special-treatment-with-hamstring-guru

"They will consult Bayern Munich head doctor Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt, regarded as one of the world's leading experts in hamstring injuries.

... Moore and Elliott will search for answers under the watchful eye of club doctor Ruben Branson.

The duo completed running at the Holden Centre last week, building a fitness base in preparation for the European trip.

The Pies have enjoyed a long association with the former German national football team doctor, with swingman Ben Reid assessed for his soft-tissue setbacks in 2015."


[H-W M-W is more controversial than the article indicates.]

[BazBoy]

Thanks K